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Help Sita through 8 rounds of treatment for early-stage lung cancer

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Dallas Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Sanjay B. Bajwa
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Sita was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in June. The oncology team at Dallas Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Sita is 51, worked as a primary school teacher until June, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Dallas Cancer Centre 2 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $13,450 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,650 • Transport to Dallas Cancer Centre: $1,100 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,950 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,750 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Sanjay

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,183 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Sanjay

  2. Update from Dallas: I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Noah Bengt Nilsson

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Greetings from San Jose.

    • Naana WireduQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sita.

      • Sanjay B. BajwaOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. scans and lab work is the big one at $1,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Henry Daramola

      I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!

      • Erdem Oğuz Erdoğan

        You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best!

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